The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was passed during the viceroyalty of which Viceroy? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was passed during the viceroyalty of which Viceroy?
A. Lord Mayo
B. Lord Dufferin
C. Lord Lytton
D. Lord Ripon
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lord Lytton enacted the Vernacular Press Act in 1878 to suppress vernacular newspapers that criticised British policies. It was later repealed by Lord Ripon in 1882.

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